MORE than 20 vehicles were damaged in a late-night vandalism spree, believed to have involved a catapult being fired by the same group of offenders.

The incidents took place around Reigate, Redhill and Horley overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

The main areas targeted were Woodhatch and South Park, and Surrey Police said more than £2,000 of damage had been caused.

All the incidents are being linked, and officers believe the vandals responsible were travelling in a small black or blue car as they left their trail of destruction.

Detective Constable Anna Blanco, of Reigate CID, said: “We believe most of the damage was caused by a catapult, which this incident shows can be a dangerous and destructive weapon when in the wrong hands.

“We need to find those responsible so I urge anyone with information on these attacks or who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time they took place to contact officers as a matter of urgency.”